The Wilderness First Aid course is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips. (please see SOLO Canada’s Advanced Wilderness First Aid course if you require emphasized leadership skills and presents new skills such as litter packaging and traction splinting.)

What is taught?
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.